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Philadelphia officer struck by vehicle in hit-and-run in Kensington, police say

A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night in Kensington, police said. 

Police said the officer was struck by a vehicle with a missing side mirror at 800 East Allegheny Avenue just before 10:30 p.m.

The officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police. 

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Chopper 3 over the scene at Kensington following a hit-and-run where an officer was injured, police said.  CBS News Philadelphia

It's unclear what led to the crash. 

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